1971 Oldsmobile 442 vs. 2005 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 2005 TVR Speed 12 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Oldsmobile 442. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Oldsmobile 442 would be higher. At 7,730 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 TVR Speed 12 (790 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 530 more horse power than 1971 Oldsmobile 442. (260 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1971 Oldsmobile 442. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Oldsmobile 442 weights approximately 730 kg more than 2005 TVR Speed 12.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 379 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Oldsmobile 442. (502 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2005 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Oldsmobile 442. 1971 Oldsmobile 442 has automatic transmission and 2005 TVR Speed 12 has manual transmission. 2005 TVR Speed 12 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Oldsmobile 442 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Oldsmobile 442 | 2005 TVR Speed 12 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | TVR |
| Model | 442 | Speed 12 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 7467 cc | 7730 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 790 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 502 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2570 mm |
